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Y635 PGS

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 PGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 160,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 150,333 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 150,333 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

offside rear outer side light dim

Pass 21 Jan 2012 146,091 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 146,091 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 140,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 140,092 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 135,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 133,075 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 127,001 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 119,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 111,560 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 111,510 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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Y635 PGS is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 85,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y635 PGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y635 PGS registered?

Y635 PGS is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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